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CITY OF IDANHA
REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION
March 10, 2008
Draft (not approved)

REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION:
Mayor Clark called this meeting to order at 7:50 PM. Present were Mayor Clark and Councilors Walt Collier and Traci Martinez. Also in attendance were City Recorder Wenonah Ammon and City Clerk Tina Clark. State Representative Sherrie Sprenger and members of the community were in attendance; a sign up sheet is attached.

MINUTES-FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-BILLS PAYABLE:
Mayor Clark called for a motion "to accept the minutes from February 10, 2008 Regular Council meeting." Motion made by Councilor Collier and seconded by Councilor Martinez. Motion passed with aye votes heard from: Collier, Clark, and Martinez. No nay votes heard.

Motion made by Councilor Martinez and seconded by Councilor Clark "to accept the Bills payable for March 2008." Motion passed. Voting Aye: Clark, Collier with conflict of interest, and Martinez. Councilor Collier declared an actual conflict of interest due to employee receiving wages. Nay: 0.

Motion "to accept the Financial Statements for March 2008," was made by Councilor Clark following second from Councilor Martinez. Aye: Clark, Collier with an actual conflict of interest, and Martinez, Nay:0.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Newly appointed State Representative Sherrie Sprenger asked City Council what assistance she could render regarding legislative issues. Items discussed included Idanha's recent snow event and cleanup, City Park, difficulties with Idanha's current water system, and hopeful City Charter changes. No action taken or needed.

ORDER OF BUSINESS:
  1. 1. Council Collier motioned "to accept Dorothy Stormer's resignation letter" seconded by Councilor Martinez. Motion Passed. Voting Aye: Clark, Collier, and Martinez. Aye: 3, Nay:0.

  2. 2. Motion "to declare a council vacancy," by Councilor Collier with second by Councilor Martinez. Motion passed with aye votes. Aye: Clark, Collier, and Martinez. Nay: 0.

  3. 3. Motion "to change authorized signature holders on the checking account and safety deposit box, taking Dorothy Stormer off and replacing with Traci Martinez." Motion made by Councilor Collier and seconded by Council Clark. Motion passed with aye votes heard from: Clark, Collier, and Martinez with a potential conflict of interest. Nay: 0.

  4. 4. Recorders Report was read and discussion items included City hall closures for the month of February.

  5. 5. Resolution 2008-2, A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations from the Special Transportation Fund and the Water Reserve Fund to the Street Fund to Cover Removal Expenses Incurred During the 2007-2008 Winter Storm Event, was read aloud by City Recorder Ammon. Karen Clark called for a motion "to adopt Resolution 2008-2." Motion made by Councilor Collier and seconded by Councilor Martinez. Motion passed with aye votes heard from: Clark, Collier and Martinez. No nay votes heard.

  6. 6. Mayor Clark reported wage review recommendations:

        Wenonah Ammon, health insurance benefits increased to include her children.

        Walt Collier, four hours holiday pay for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

        Tina Clark, four hours holiday pay for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

        Greg Benthin, no changes.

    Motion made by Councilor Martinez "to accept wage review and recommendations," seconded by Councilor Clark. Councilor Collier declared an actual conflict due to employee receiving wage. Voting Aye: Clark, Collier with conflict, and Martinez. Nay:0.

  7. 7. City Wide Cleanup was discussed with a motion "having the City Wide Cleanup held on June 21, 2008." Motion made by Councilor Martinez, and seconded by Councilor Collier. Aye: 3, Nay:0. Other items of discussion included volunteers, bark sale, bake sale, and plant sale. Mayor Clark requested the recorder to send the Fire Department a letter requesting their participation.

  8. 8. Discussion heard regarding Statement of Economic Interest (SEI). Mayor Clark informed Council that SEI must be filled out by all elected officials and returned to City Hall as soon as possible. Included in Council packets were samples only and the recorder will inform council when actual SEI is available.
  9. 9. Mayor Clark made an addition to the agenda announcing a community workshop meeting set for March 15, 2008 1PM to 3 PM at City Hall. Agenda items for the workshop include Rhonda Grant and Susan Davison discussing emergency preparedness. Mayor Clark requested the recorder to contact Rhonda Grant for detailed information concerning agenda items and post notices at City Hall and the Post Office.
  10. 10. Discussion had regarding difficulties finding fire hydrants and water meters due to recent snow. Motion made by Councilor Collier "to purchase a GPS for the water department not to exceed $200.00," seconded by Councilor Martinez. Motion passed with a unanimous vote of aye. Nay:0.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
No commissioner reports discussed.

Motion made to adjourn by Councilor Collier and seconded by Councilor Martinez. Mayor Clark declared this meeting closed at 8:35 pm following a mutual consensus of the Council.

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Mayor: Karen Clark

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Attest: Recorder Wenonah Ammon

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